2013 Series

[Mr Eccleston]

Confirmation of 2013 Regional Series dates



Round 1 - April 21st - Dunfermline
Round 2 - May 19th - Stonehaven
Round 3 - Jun 2nd - Dunfermline
Round 4 - Jun 9th - Falkirk
Round 5 - July 7th - Stonehaven
Round 6 - July 21st - Falkirk
Round 7 - August 25th - Sutherland



Entry forms can now be sent, information available from www.sorcinfo.org, keep checking regular as information about the series is released.

[Mr Eccleston]

Control tyres for series is same as previous i.e.

Schumacher Minispike
or
Ballistic Buggy Minispike

Both can be used in any compound.

No other tyres are allowed to be used on the rear axle, other than if you have a ready to run car where you can use what was supplied with the car, until they wear out then you must use those shown above.

[paul whittock]

Could you please post up details for the personal transponders please what we can and can't use

[bigchris]

Hi guys ,
The 2013 series will be run with the host clubs AMB system , with a recommendation for the new rc4 version,

The original AMB dp will work with all systems.

The Hybrid "Harry" transponder will work with all systems.

The Pure "Percy" transponder will work with the new rc4 clubs only.

The MRT will work 100% on everything but RC4

Any club not running RC4 will be obliged to supply an alternative counting method for counting those who turn up with Percy transponders.

As you can see hopefully all angles covered , not ideal but my laps has forced our hand and we have to future proof for new tech and incase anyone's decoder box fails causing a large expense and it would be upgraded to rc4 then anyway.

[Mr Eccleston]

Once the host clubs confirm their intentions it will be communicated, but from the agm rc4 is the way forward.

[GBH]

Shame 3 of the 7 rounds clash with SDRCC clubs round for off-road :blush:

[Mr Eccleston]

I suspect they may change as they did last year, it's a SORC rule that club meetings don't clash with Regional rounds, it's just a problem of timing with the date announcements.

This is exactly why the rule is there, to prevent having to choose between regional or club. Hopefully you will be able to make it along now.

[dhann42]

I missing 3 round as well it took so long to get date some people have entered oOple series or booked holidays. So the PT the if you have a MRT you need to get a new pt yes

[discothesnake]

I missing 3 round as well it took so long to get date some people have entered oOple series or booked holidays. So the PT the if you have a MRT you need to get a new pt yes

Better to get them traded in for MYLAPS Harry if you're racing down south Dave. Safer if you're not sure what system they are running.

[Mr Eccleston]

It didn't take long to set the dates, everyone that took part last year knew the AGM date (a years notice is plenty time), if people have committed to other dates they have done that early.

Regarding PT's, if you have an MRT you need to check with MRT if they will have their problem fixed before the first meeting. If your in doubt then you could look at the MyLaps trade in offer as a quicker solution.

Remember as well that the EOS meetings will be RC4 as well.

[dhann42]

Dave I only have AMB so am ok i was just trying to make it simple for people no if u have a MRT u can't race if club has new kit simple

[Mr Eccleston]

Dave I only have AMB so am ok i was just trying to make it simple for people no if u have a MRT u can't race if club has new kit simple

This statement is wrong I'm afraid. If you have an MRT you can still race, not a problem, you are still VERY welcome to race. Dunfermline will be supplying handouts as we always have done, and I beleive Stonehaven have handouts available, not sure what Falkirk or Sutherland have at this time.

Currently waiting on confirmation from each club, when the clubs have confirmed it will be posted here as well as the SORC FB page.

[dhann42]

Hi guys ,
The 2013 series will be run with the host clubs AMB system , with a recommendation for the new rc4 version,

The original AMB dp will work with all systems.

The Hybrid "Harry" transponder will work with all systems.

The Pure "Percy" transponder will work with the new rc4 clubs only.

The MRT will work 100% on everything but RC4

Any club not running RC4 will be obliged to supply an alternative counting method for counting those who turn up with Percy transponders.

As you can see hopefully all angles covered , not ideal but my laps has forced our hand and we have to future proof for new tech and incase anyone's decoder box fails causing a large expense and it would be upgraded to rc4 then anyway.

I am all for using the AMB system
what's the cost for a Percy transponder were can u get one what clubs are using the RC4 in Scotland

As the post said MRT won't work with the RC4 people need to no that's all.

[dasbo]

Chaps,

We're currently reviewing our own club race dates so they dont clash with SORC, as per the usual rule.

Also, after discussions amongst committee members, SDRCC are not planning on upgrading to the RC4 box at this time, so "Purcy" transponders will not work at Stonehaven (or GRCC). However, as Derek has already stated, we will have some of the new hybrid "Harry" transponders to hand out on the day if required.

One of my transponders is an MRT, so I will probably replace this with a "Harry" so it works everywhere. Other than a small discount in price, I'm not sure why anyone would buy a Purcy style if there is a chance it may not work, depending on where you go to race.

[sidawson]

I'm not sure why anyone would buy a Purcy style if there is a chance it may not work, depending on where you go to race.

Future proofing. Its only a matter of time until the original transponder is dropped because of some software update

[GBH]

What was wrong with shouting out car numbers when they drove past the caravan :lol:

[paul whittock]

Lol that made me smile

[paul whittock]

Just to let everyone know Ardgay models will be sponsoring the series in 2013 so if you need anything drop me a pm or email me . There will be ballistic tyres and Schumacher fronts available at every event. Inserts aswell. So if you need something let me know . All prices will be kept low to help grow r c in Scotland . Thanks see you all soon

[Mr Eccleston]

Just to let everyone know Ardgay models will be sponsoring the series in 2013 so if you need anything drop me a pm or email me . There will be ballistic tyres and Schumacher fronts available at every event. Inserts aswell. So if you need something let me know . All prices will be kept low to help grow r c in Scotland . Thanks see you all soon

Just to clarify the statement above, there is currently no sponsorship of the SORC series by Ardgay Models, or indeed anyone for that matter.

If people are interested in sponsoring the series they need to approach the committee so it can be discussed and agreed if appropiate. Any agreed sponsorship would be communicated via the SORC Committee.

[bigchris]

Hi Paul,
Whilst all the racers really appreciate the gesture it was felt that it was not really a sponsorship per se, but I for one will no doubt pick up tyres and other parts from Ardgay models throughout the season.

Looking forward to a good 2013 series!

Chris

[paul whittock]

Sorry for any confusion .

[dhann42]

Paul when the new track opening would like to pop over for a blast

[paul whittock]

Hi ya the track is drivable right know I am just finishing stuff off you can come up anytime you like

[paul whittock]

More detailed pics of track to follow

[Mr Eccleston]

I've now got confirmation of the decoders that will be used in 2013.

All Dunfermline rounds will use RC4.

All Falkirk Rounds will use RC4.

All Sutherland rounds will use RC4.

All Stonehaven rounds will use RC3.

This means that at all rounds apart from Stonehaven, any AMB or MyLaps red transponder will work.

MRT transponders will only work at Stonehaven, if you have an MRT and want to use a PT you need to contact MRT and find out if they will have it fixed to work with RC4 before the first meeting. Alternatively you can trade your MRT pt in for a MyLaps Harry or Purcy transponder.

At Stonehaven anyone with a Purcy transponder will be able to borrow a Harry transponder.

At Dunfermline rounds we will have handout transponders for use by anyone with MRT's.

[dhann42]

Cheers Paul just need to Finnish my new cars I and I pop over

[Mr Eccleston]

Small change to note, venues for rounds 4 & 5 are now swapped, dates remain same.

Use the SORC website for entries, mind and refresh the page so you get the 2013 details rather than last years.

[KennyClark]

Derek, will there be any improvements made to Nora before round 1?
Maybe some more AstroTurf put down?

[Mr Eccleston]

Kenny

It's unlikely as we are planning on ripping it up to redo better, hence why we have two early rounds. We're hoping the weather is a bit better this year to allow us to completely rework it over June/July. Not ideal but it really needs to be done better so the moles and weeds dont ruin it again.

Derek

[V6Jim]

Just entered 5 of the 7 SORC rounds. Had to wait to get my new Hybrid PT from BBK. Really looking forward to it!

Just 4 (and a bit) weeks to go!

D'you think it might have stopped snowing by then?

Jimmy Hamilton

[Mr Eccleston]

All entries received to date are uploaded to website. Email confirmation will be sent 1 week before each round to check details, any changes can be done then.

[paul whittock]

hi the venue map for sutherland needs changing please as it comes up with falkirks venue. cheers.

[Mr Eccleston]

Fixed after getting your email, if your still seeing it wrong then refresh browser and try.